In this inspiring episode of Birds Up Podcast, we sit down with UTSA alumnus Jon Gary Herrera, the newly appointed President & CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit—and the first Latino to hold the position in the agency’s 46-year history. Jon Gary shares how his San Antonio roots, years in strategic communications, and deep commitment to public service …

In this inspiring episode of the Birds Up Podcast, we spotlight George Torres ’00, a proud UTSA alumnus, successful entrepreneur, and dedicated community leader. Born and raised in San Antonio, George takes us on a journey through his formative years at UTSA, where his involvement in Kappa Sigma fraternity laid the foundation for a life of leadersh…

In this episode, we sit down with Lori Houston, a proud UTSA alum and Assistant City Manager of San Antonio, to explore her incredible journey from the classroom to shaping the future of the Alamo City. With a career dedicated to urban development, economic growth, and community revitalization, Lori has played a key role in transforming downtown Sa…

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Rob Wicall, UTSA alumnus, former San Antonio Spurs Coyote, entrepreneur, and author of Furlosophy. Rob takes us behind the scenes of his 20-year career as The Coyote, sharing the creativity, endurance, and marketing strategy that made the mascot an icon. He also dives into his transition into consulting, …

Get ready, Roadrunner fans! In this exciting episode, we dive into the 2025 UTSA Baseball season with expert insight from Dan Nerdahl of Audio Audible and special guest, UTSA Baseball's own Ty Tilson. We break down the key moments that set the stage for 2025, including standout players like Mason Lytle, roster changes, and updates on new coaching s…

Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Trish DeBerry, a trailblazer who has worn many crowns—both figuratively and literally. As UTSA’s first Homecoming Queen, Trish’s connection to her San Antonio roots set the stage for a career defined by innovation, leadership, and community impact. From her early days as a journalist to founding a hig…

Tune in for an exciting and energizing episode! This week, Andrew and the crew take a thrilling look back at the unforgettable moments from the first half of Season 4. From inspiring conversations with remarkable guests to the latest updates from the UTSA Alumni Association, we’re packing this episode with everything you love about our podcast—and …

Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Trey Martinez Fischer, UTSA alumnus and distinguished member of the Texas House of Representatives. Representing San Antonio’s District 116, Trey has spent over two decades championing public education, healthcare, and economic opportunity while advocating for marginalized communities. From his hum…

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Cynde Bard, UTSA alumna and Regional Marketing Manager at Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery. With over a decade in marketing, Cynde has played a pivotal role in expanding Yuengling's regional presence and crafting its iconic brand narrative. We'll explore her career path, balancing the brewery's hi…

Get ready, Roadrunner fans! In this episode, we’re sitting down with UTSA's dynamic new men's basketball coach, Austin Claunch. Named head coach in 2023, Claunch is bringing his energetic leadership, innovative strategies, and passion for the game to San Antonio. Known as one of the youngest head coaches in Division I basketball, Austin has already…

Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled conversation with Gerardo DeAnda, a proud UTSA alumnus and CEO of Gusto Group, Nueva Developments, and Caramelo Consulting! Growing up in San Antonio, Gerardo's drive to achieve greatness led him to UTSA, where he earned his degree in Public Relations and Business Administration (2007-2010). From working hi…

Join us for an inspiring conversation as Dr. Jonathan Clark, UTSA Professor and renowned leadership expert, takes us on a journey from Harvard to UTSA's prestigious lecture halls. Dr. Clark dives deep into his educational path, leadership philosophy, and his highly anticipated new book, "Leading Through | Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Lea…

Get ready, Roadrunners! UTSA Football is back, and we’re kicking off the season with an action-packed preview that you won’t want to miss. Join host Andrew Addison and UTSA Alumni President Jacob Cavazos as they team up with Jared and Adrian from the Alamo Audible Podcast to bring you the most comprehensive breakdown of what’s to come. They’ll dive…

We couldn't have chosen a better guest to launch Season 4! Chuck Cureau, a beloved San Antonio icon, shines as the in-house Arena Host at Spurs home games and serves as the Director of PR at SeaWorld. As an actor, he's graced the screen in movies like "Spy Kids 4" and "Manhattan Project" and has emceed events across the globe. To top it all off, Ch…

Join host Andrew and the team as we reminisce about a captivating Season 3. Tune in for highlights from our amazing guests, including UTSA First Lady Peggy Eighmy, UTSA Women's Basketball Coach Karen Aston, UTSA Athletic Director Dr. Lisa Campos, UTSA Quarterback Frank Harris, astrophysicist Dr. Angela Speck, HGTV's Ian FitzGibbons, and UTSA's Vice…

Award-winning Dr. Lisa Campos joins us this week as our special guest. We had an incredible time with one of the nation’s top Athletic Directors. Renowned for her passion and dedication to the development of UTSA athletes, Dr. Campos' personal story is truly inspirational. Her journey is one of hard work, community building, and unwavering commitme…

Tune in for an inspiring interview with Army Veteran William Lansdon, one of UTSA's standout staff members. As the Program Coordinator for the UTSA Veteran and Military Affairs, William's journey to UTSA and his impact on the campus community is nothing short of remarkable. A recipient of the 2024 UTSA Excellence Awards for Leadership, his passion …

With great sadness, we share that Rene M. Garcia passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. Rene was larger than life and a friend to everyone he met. His faith, leadership, kindness, consistency, and passion were unmatched. When you were in Rene’s presence, you always felt his genuine compassion and joy in gettin…

Karl Miller-Lugo is the current VP of Development and Alumni Relations at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to this, Karl was with Bentz Whaley Flessner for 3 years, where they served as Vice President. In this role, Karl helped organizations raise more money by conducting sales presentations, providing fundraising training, and unlocki…

As a five-year-old in Yorkshire, England, Dr. Angela Speck decided she wanted to be an astronaut. After pursuing her childhood dreams with a PhD in Astronomy from University College London, Dr. Speck built the astronomy program at The University of Missouri. Today, she continues to research and teach astrophysics as UTSA's Physics and Astronomy Dep…

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Happy Holidays and Happy BOLD New Year! In this episode the "Birds Up" Podcast team comes together to share their individual favorite 2022 moments with the University and on the show. We are truly thankful to be able to be able to share the stories of so many alumni and faculty with Runner Nation. So many amazing things happened this year, and we a…

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